PhD Position in Materials Science (University of Amsterdam)

Institution: University of Amsterdam (UvA), Faculty of Science Institute: Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) – Heterogeneous Catalysis & Sustainable Chemistry group Contract Type: Full-time PhD (38 hours/week) Duration: 4 years (initial 18-month evaluation) Salary: €3,059 – €3,881 gross/month + 8% holiday allowance + 8.3% year-end bonus Application Deadline: 1 May 2026 Project Overview Project 1 Designing selective catalysts for oxidation of small alkanes using air. Project 2 Developing stable porous materials for gas separation. Project 3 Researching paired electrocatalytic systems for sustainable CO2 conversion. Collaboration: University of Amsterdam (Amsterdam) and Tsinghua University (Beijing), with research and cultural exchange visits. Activities: Develop catalysts and materials for sustainable technologies. Use experimental and computational techniques beyond current state-of-the-art. Participate in teaching (practicals, tutorials) and supervise Master’s/Bachelor’s students. Be an active member of the research group. Candidate Requirements Master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering. Strong interest in sustainable technologies, catalysis, or materials research. Team-oriented, result-driven, and willing to work in an international collaborative setting. Motivation to participate in research and teaching. Benefits 4-year PhD contract (initial 18 months, extendable upon evaluation). Gross monthly salary €3,059–€3,881 + allowances. Fringe benefits: 232 holiday hours, extra holidays, parental leave, flexible home working, ABP pension contribution. Opportunity for international research visits and collaboration with Tsinghua University. Professional development: courses on teaching, leadership, stress management, time management, Dutch language. How to Apply Submit motivation letter (2 pages max) specifying which project you are applying for. Submit CV (include months of experience and list of publications). Provide at least one academic reference. Send as PDF via the UvA application portal. Contact for questions: Prof. Dr. G. Rothenberg – [email protected] Applications reviewed on rolling basis until all three positions are filled. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

Institution: University of Amsterdam (UvA), Faculty of Science
Institute: Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) – Heterogeneous Catalysis & Sustainable Chemistry group
Contract Type: Full-time PhD (38 hours/week)
Duration: 4 years (initial 18-month evaluation)
Salary: €3,059 – €3,881 gross/month + 8% holiday allowance + 8.3% year-end bonus
Application Deadline: 1 May 2026

Project Overview

Project 1

Designing selective catalysts for oxidation of small alkanes using air.

Project 2

Developing stable porous materials for gas separation.

Project 3

Researching paired electrocatalytic systems for sustainable CO2 conversion.

Collaboration: University of Amsterdam (Amsterdam) and Tsinghua University (Beijing), with research and cultural exchange visits.

Activities:

Develop catalysts and materials for sustainable technologies.
Use experimental and computational techniques beyond current state-of-the-art.
Participate in teaching (practicals, tutorials) and supervise Master’s/Bachelor’s students.
Be an active member of the research group.

Candidate Requirements

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
Strong interest in sustainable technologies, catalysis, or materials research.
Team-oriented, result-driven, and willing to work in an international collaborative setting.
Motivation to participate in research and teaching.

Benefits

4-year PhD contract (initial 18 months, extendable upon evaluation).
Gross monthly salary €3,059–€3,881 + allowances.
Fringe benefits: 232 holiday hours, extra holidays, parental leave, flexible home working, ABP pension contribution.
Opportunity for international research visits and collaboration with Tsinghua University.
Professional development: courses on teaching, leadership, stress management, time management, Dutch language.

How to Apply

Submit motivation letter (2 pages max) specifying which project you are applying for.
Submit CV (include months of experience and list of publications).
Provide at least one academic reference.
Send as PDF via the UvA application portal.
Contact for questions: Prof. Dr. G. Rothenberg – [email protected]
Applications reviewed on rolling basis until all three positions are filled.